Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always even to the end of the age. Amen

~Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV

With the pandemic of 2020 and the disruption of our daily lives, I found myself caught up in the snare of the urgent, racing from one imaginary fire to the other, like a cat chasing its tail but never catching it. The upheavals of 2020 taught me I must stay on task

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Nothing should be more important to us than the parting words Jesus spoke to his disciples in Matthew 28.  

Christians have the same assignment Jesus gave to the disciples–we are commissioned to preach the gospel and make disciples of all nations. For some of us, this calling means sharing with our families, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. For others, it requires sharing on a national scale. No matter the realm of our influence, God calls us to the same assignment.

Let’s stand our ground and not get distracted or derailed by the current news, political disruptions, weather phenomena, or unrest going on around us. We represent Jesus Christ to the world. We are His ambassadors. Now more than ever, it’s important to stay on task and be ready to share with whomever the Lord brings across our path.

Paul emphasized to Timothy the importance of being ready, in season and out (2 Timothy 4:2). Even when Jesus’s message isn’t popular, we must remain true to it and be willing to share it. This commissioning is to all who believe. We are the church, but we do not accomplish our calling without God’s help. He equips us.

Jesus left His disciples with a promise.

“And I will pray the Father and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever–the Spirit of truth.”

                      -John 14:16-17 NKJV

Jesus gives another promise in Acts. “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth” (1:8 NKJV).

We are not left helpless or hopeless–the Holy Spirit will empower and equip us to share. Therefore, we must rely on Him daily as we stay on task and look for our divine appointments.

Who is the person or people God is calling you to share the gospel with? Will you stay on task, and answer His calling?

Heavenly Father, raise my awareness of the lost and dying world around me. May I look for the open door to share the Good News of my risen Savior, even when it is inconvenient. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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